Lead Perception & Computer Vision for Autonomous Drones

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Seattle seeks an Applied Science Manager for Computer Vision in Perception Science, Prime Air Vehicle Software. You will lead scientists and engineers building ML and computer vision systems for autonomous drones.

As Manager III, you define the technical vision, mentor a diverse team, collaborate with hardware and product stakeholders, and shape the roadmap while ensuring safety and reliability in real-world drone operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of scientists or machine learning engineers management experience.
• Knowledge of ML, NLP, Information Retrieval and Analytics.
• Master's degree, or PhD.
• Experience with video and image processing and compression algorithms and standards, computer vision and/or machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of scientists and software engineers developing advanced perception systems that integrate computer vision, machine learning algorithms, and detect-and-avoid capabilities for autonomous drones
• Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for perception technology, making strategic architectural decisions that balance current delivery needs with long-term innovation goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, autonomy specialists, and product stakeholders to deliver scalable, distributed systems that meet rigorous safety and performance requirements
• Establish audit mechanisms and metrics to track system performance, model accuracy, and team progress against goals, using data-driven insights to continuously improve customer experience
• Build and grow an inclusive, high-performing team through effective hiring, mentoring, and career development while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence

Skills

Management experience

ML/NLP/IR/Analytics

Video processing

Education

Master's degree or PhD

Job description

Amazon in Seattle seeks an Applied Science Manager for Computer Vision in Perception Science, Prime Air Vehicle Software. You will lead scientists and engineers building ML and computer vision systems for autonomous drones.

As Manager III, you define the technical vision, mentor a diverse team, collaborate with hardware and product stakeholders, and shape the roadmap while ensuring safety and reliability in real-world drone operations.